• Coming soon: The future weapons of war

  • Apr 15 2025
  • Length: 1 min
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Coming soon: The future weapons of war

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  • New technologies such as drones, robots and AI systems are finding their way into conflict zones around the world.


    In this season of Tech Tonic, John Thornhill looks at how this new type of warfare is transforming conflicts in places such as Ukraine and Gaza. He also explores how start-ups in the US and Europe are challenging the established defence industry with their cutting-edge weaponry.


    Free to read from FT.com:


    The age of drone warfare is disrupting the defence industry


    Ukraine is winning the drone start-up war


    Palantir and Anduril join forces with tech groups to bid for Pentagon contracts



    Tech Tonic is presented by John Thornhill. The producers are Josh Gabert-Doyon and Persis Love. The senior producer is Edwin Lane and the executive producers are Manuela Saragosa and Topher Forhecz. Sound design by Breen Turner, Samantha Giovinco and Joe Salcedo. Original music by Metaphor Music. The FT’s head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.



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